Understanding Contravene: Definition, Examples, and Antonyms

1. To violate or disobey (a law, rule, or agreement).
2. To be in conflict with; clash with: The new policy contradicts our earlier decisions.
3. To act against or in opposition to: The company's actions contravened the terms of the contract.
4. To fail to conform to or satisfy (a condition or requirement): The proposal does not contravene the established criteria.
5. Obsolete To turn away from; deviate from: The road contravenes from the main highway.

verb (used with object)

1. to go against; violate: to contravene a law.
2. to clash with; be in conflict with: Their actions contravened our expectations.
3. to fail to conform to; satisfy: The proposal contravenes the established criteria.

Synonyms: disobey, violate, break, infringe, transgress, flout, ignore, neglect, disregard, defy, challenge, oppose, resist, stand against.

Antonyms: comply, conform, fulfill, observe, follow, keep, maintain, uphold, abide by, adhere to, respect, honor, heed.

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